used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading St. Ledger was accordingly summoned.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
Corbet
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From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
in a serious manner
From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
entreated
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From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
communicated in words
From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
a message received and understood
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
LedgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
by chance
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
a male human offspring
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
St
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From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading St. Ledger was accordingly summoned.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mr. Talton expressed his surprise, and earnestly entreated to see him.
Talton
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From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
Talton's
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From this reading On his entering the cabin, the surprise in Mr. Talton's countenance increased to the highest degree.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Ledger was accordingly summoned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Captain sighed--thanked Talton for his admonition--"which, if it do not carry conviction to my reason," he continued, "has at least given a clue to my ideas on another subject, and may perhaps be the means of gaining you intelligence concerning the son of Lady Corbet.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young St. Ledger, if I mistake not, is now on board, and I doubt not will give you any information in his power."
